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Triumph Of The Swan - A Biographical Novel of Composer Richard Wagner and King Ludwig II of Bavaria (Paperback)
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Triumph Of The Swan - A Biographical Novel of Composer Richard Wagner and King Ludwig II of Bavaria (Paperback)
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With his passport confiscated by the Russian Government and owing
creditors in both Russia and Germany RICHARD WAGNER with his wife
MINNA head for the Russian Border in an attempt to reach France to
have his first opera produced. The plan is to escape from Russia to
Germany where he is also a wanted man and secretly board a ship
bound for England then cross the channel to France where he hopes
to have his traditional opera Rienzi produced. Shortly thereafter a
major breakthrough occurs as his second opera influenced by his
daring escape by sea, Flying Dutchman is a great success in Germany
and Wagner becomes famous. Getting involved in a revolution to
overthrow the Monarchy was Wagner's big downfall. He barely escapes
capture for treason and moves to Switzerland in exile. While in
exile in Zurich, Wagner writes an opera about the German Teutonic
hero LOHENGRIN, who arrives with a SWAN towing his boat to save a
woman accused of witchcraft. . Prince LUDWIG of Bavaria at age 15
is fascinated by the swan in the Lohengrin Opera. He asks his
governess for the libretti of Wagner's Operas. Years go by in exile
and Wagner becomes completely destitute with creditors again
chasing him. He longs for his homeland Germany, his love life is in
shambles and he lives in hiding. King Max of Bavaria dies and his
now19 year old son Crown Prince Ludwig II becomes King of Bavaria.
Within 14 days, he summons Richard Wagner to the Palace. King
Ludwig II befriends Richard Wagner and lets him know he will never
have to worry about money again. He encourages Richard to work on
The Ring Cycle, a four Opera drama to be performed in a Theatre
built to Wagner's own specifications.
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